John 7:18

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

That speaketh

1 Peter 4:11

Seeketh his glory

General references

John 5:41

Bible References

That speaketh

"I do not receive glory from men.

Jesus answered, "I do not have a demon; but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me.

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Those who want to make a good showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.

nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, though we might have made demands as apostles of Christ.

Whoever speaks is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belongs the glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Seeketh his glory

And they came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified behold, he is baptizing, and all are going to him."

When Jesus heard it, he said, "This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it."

Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again."

When he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of Man glorified, and in him God is glorified.

I have glorified you on the earth, having finished the work which you have given me to do.

Pray, then, in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

General references

"I do not receive glory from men.